Token receptacle for bottles and jars



May3, 1932. J. L.. M. GUENARD 1,856,550

\ TOKEN-RECEPTACLE FOR BOTTLES AND JARS Filed Dec. 11, 1928 INVENTOR J L .3701! fazvo Guenaru AT'ToRNEY Patented May 3, 1932 UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE TOKEN' RECEPTACLE FOR BOTTLES AND JARS Application filed December 11, 1928. Serial No. 325,232.

This invention relates to token receptacles for bottles and jars.

It is among the objects of the present invention to provide in combination w1th a receptacle, a second small receptacle adapted to receive a coin, check, or other similar ob- 'ect. 1 The invention has been illustrated and is particularly adapted for use in connection 1 with a bottle, but obviously, the invention is adaptedfor use in connection with jars, ugs, or other types of receptacles.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a bottle having suitable depressions formed therein for the reception of a coin-holdingreceptacle and associated securing device.

Another object of the present inventlon 1s to provide in the depressions of the bottle, which depressions are adapted to receive a coin-holding container and associated securing band, further depressions adapted to guide and secure the extremities of the receptacle retaining band.

A further object of the present invention is to provide a novel and improved coin-holding receptacle, by the use of which the detection of the value of the coin therein, is prevented until the seal of the bottle is broken.

Other important objects of the present invention include the combination and interrelation of parts whereby the whole forms a novel and improved device of the character set forth, which is simple in construction and operation, neat and attractive in appearance, and well adapted for the demands of economic manufacture. I

With these and other objects of the present invention in view, reference is had to the accompanying drawings, in which Figure 1 is a front elevation of a bottle constructed in accordance with my present invention and adapted to receive the coin holder and holder-securing band;

Fig. 2 is a front elevation of the bottle as shown in Fig. 1, with the receptacle holder and label in position;

Fig. 3 is a sectional view taken on the line 3-3 of Fig. 2;

Fig. 4 is a sectional view taken on the line 44 of Fig. 2, and

Figs. 5 and 6 are detail views of the coinholding receptacle.

Referringmore particularly to Fig. 1 of the drawings, the invention has been illustrated as applied to a bottle 10, which is formed with a central annular depression 11, the depression 11 at the front face being enlarged as at 12 to conform with any desired artistic configuration of the receptacle as will hereinafter be described. The depression 11 adjacent the enlarged portion 12 thereof, is provided with further depressions 13 which are adapted tov receive the extremities of the receptacle securing band, as will also be hereinafter described.

Referring particularly to Figs. 5 and 6, the coin holding receptacle includes a base 14, the extremities of which are formed with artistic bifurcations 15 and are apertured as at 16, to receive therethrough the extremities of a semi-flexible metallic band 17 which is adapted to be received in the annular depression 11 of the bottle 10. For association with the base 14, the receptacle proper is provided, which includes a base portion 18, having bifurcated extremities 19, which are apertured as at 20, and are also adapted to receive the extremities of the band 17. The receptacle proper also includes an upstanding chamber 21, within which the coin, check, or other token, is adapted to be received.

In the use of the device, the coin or check, illustrated as at 22, is positioned Within the chamber 21 and the base of the receptacle proper is positioned upon the base 14. Thus the coin is retained and concealed within the receptacle. The base 14 and the receptacle proper are positioned within the enlarged depression 12, which is of a configuration adapted to conform with the configuration of the base 14. The extremities of the band 17 may then be placed within the apertures 16 and by the provision of the further depressions 13, the extremities of the band are guided rearwardly to bend back upon the band proper and be retained Within the depressions 13. Thus the device is securely held in association with the bottle and the coin concealed mo from view. It is then desirable to secure over the face of the bottle, a label 23 which is centrally apertured, as at Q, to permit the projection of the chamber 21 therethrough and thus provide for detection of any tampering with the securing of the receptacle by the band 17, which tampering is de signed to rupture the label 23. r The present invention is particularly dem signed for use in connection or association With an article of sale of aconcealed prize token, such as a coin, check, or the like. By the sealing of the token Within the chamber 21, the purchaser is unaware ofi-ts value until the purchase has been completed and the receptacle removed by the rupture 'ofthe label 23. 1

r In connection with theuse of-the present invention, reference may behad to my copending applicatiom Serial No.;325,7 81, filed Dec. 13, l928, patented*May 19, 1931, Patent No. 1,806,256, in which the association of a token with the cap or base for a receptacle is disclosed. From the foregoing it Will be readily seen that my invention provides a simple, con venient' and attractive articleadapted by its use for retaining a prize token to enhance the sale of merchandise. It Will be understood that numerous changes and modificationsof the structural features ofthe invention and the full use of equivalents may be resorted to without departing from the spirit or suopeof the invention as outlined in the appended claims.

I What is claimed is:

-1', In a device otthe character described, a'receptacle adapted to receive a prize token, said receptacle including a base and a cham- 40 bered member adapted for association With said base, said chambered member and base being apertured to receive therethrough a securing means, said securing means being op- I erable to retain said base and chambered member in closed position and for retaining said receptacle in association with a second receptacle. v 2. In a devicefot the character described a receptacle adapted to receive a prize token, 54) said receptacle including a base and a chambered member adapted for association with said base, said chambered member being apertured-to receive therethrough a securing means, said securingmeans being op- 05 erable to retain said base and cham bered member in closed position and for retaining said receptacle in association with a secondreceptaclepand a rupturable label attached to said second receptacle, and overlying said first receptacle and a portion of said securing means, said label having an aperture therein for exposing, a portion of said first receptacle. a

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